MACARONI AND CHEESE BAKE
By Scot Pettey
Ingredients
1 lb.ziti pasta
4 Tbsp.butter
1/2 c.fine dry bread crumbs
3 c.Cheddar cheese
3 Tbsp.flour
3 c.milk
1/2 tsp.salt
1/2 tsp.pepper
10 oz.extra sharp Cheddar cheese
3 oz.Parmesan cheese
2/3 c.
9
Instructions
Grease a 2 x 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Cook pasta as directed. Drain and set aside. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add 1/2 c. bread crumbs, and cook until brown and bubbly. Combine 1/4 c. of the cheese blend to blend. Add remaining butter, whisking occasionally. Add boiling, whisking constantly. Add milk to boiling, whisking occasionally. Add cheese to boiling, whisking occasionally. Add pasta to cheese mixture and stir to coat. Pour into baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bread crumb mixture. Bake 400 degrees for 25 minutes.